Comparison

Universal Presenter Remote vs PPTControl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Presenter Remote

Control presentations remotely from your iOS device or Apple Watch. Connect your device to the presentation computer via the internet to advance slides from anywhere. Setup is straightforward with comprehensive instructions.

Highlights
  • Remote slide advancement
  • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
  • Internet-based control
  • Easy setup with instructions
  • Companion app available
Features
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Using a presentation remote instead of advancing your slides manually can allow you to connect with audiences and utilize your presentation space more effectively, but you typically had to buy your own or hope the venue you were presenting at had one on hand. Fear no more, UPR has you covered! All you need is the presenting computer, your iOS device or Apple Watch, and an internet connection. UPR allows you to control the presentation computer to advance your slides remotely from anywhere in the world. Simply install the UPR Controller application on the presenting computer and enter the token into the iOS App and you'll be presenting in no time. Universal Presenter Remote natively supports both iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with comprehensive instructions that make setup a breeze. Companion applications and further instruction can be found at https://universalpresenterremote.com.

About

PPTControl

Control your presentations remotely from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Seamlessly connect to your computer to navigate slides, highlight points, and deliver professional presentations with ease.

Highlights
  • Remote slide navigation
  • Highlight key points
  • Connect via Bluetooth
  • Control from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
  • Simple setup process
Features
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More than a simple clicker: Control PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides on Mac or Windows from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Keep your slides and speaker notes in view, highlight key points, and move freely around the room. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE • Move to the next or previous slide • Start and end presentations • Black or white out the presentation screen • Present directly from your Apple Watch STAY ONE STEP AHEAD WITH PRO • Preview slides and jump directly to any slide • View speaker notes while presenting • Control the cursor and use it as a laser pointer • Change slides with the volume buttons on your iPhone or iPad — without looking down No account required. PPTControl does not upload your presentation files and includes no ads or tracking. COMPATIBILITY • Microsoft PowerPoint on Windows and macOS • Apple Keynote on macOS • Google Slides on Windows and macOS • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Speaker notes and slide previews are only available for supported PowerPoint and Keynote presentations. Apple Watch control works through the connected iPhone. GET STARTED 1. Download and open the PPTControl Desktop app on your Mac or Windows PC at https://pptcontrol.app. 2. Open PPTControl on your iPhone or iPad and select your computer or scan the pairing qr code. 3. Confirm the connection on your computer and start presenting. PPTControl has been downloaded more than 250,000 times worldwide. Privacy: https://pptcontrol.app/privacy Terms: https://pptcontrol.app/terms

Screenshots

Universal Presenter Remote4 screens
PPTControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal Presenter Remote at none against PPTControl's 10. PPTControl's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PPTControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Universal Presenter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Universal Presenter Remote against 3.8 for PPTControl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Universal Presenter Remote's written reviews are positive against 71% of PPTControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Presenter Remote ships an update every 4 months, PPTControl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Universal Presenter Remote versus PPTControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Presenter RemotePPTControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (13 ratings)3.8 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrendan BoyleBastian Aunkofer

Customer experience

Universal Presenter Remote

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

PPTControl

All ratings23 ratings
Positive73.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Universal Presenter Remote

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PPTControl

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Tip 1$0.99
  • Tip 2$2.99
  • Pro$4.99
Show 5 more
  • Tip 3$5.99
  • Tip 4$7.99
  • Tip 5$9.99
  • Tip 6$14.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Universal Presenter Remote free?
Universal Presenter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPTControl free?
PPTControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Presenter Remote or PPTControl?
PPTControl is rated higher. Universal Presenter Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PPTControl averages 3.8 from 23 ratings.
Do Universal Presenter Remote or PPTControl have ads?
Neither Universal Presenter Remote nor PPTControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Presenter Remote or PPTControl?
Universal Presenter Remote ships an update every 4 months, and PPTControl every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Presenter Remote was updated on September 10, 2026 and PPTControl on September 13, 2026.

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